Fire Weather Watch Issued; Hunger-Relief Needs Increase: Patch PM

NORTH BAY, CA – Missed today's headlines? Here are the Patch stories from Marin, Napa, Solano and Sonoma counties that people are talking about today:

Fire Weather Watch Issued For Much Of Bay Area

Warm, dry and windy conditions forecast soon have given officials cause for concern.

Solano County Moves To Red Tier On State's Coronavirus Watchlist

"Should Solano County remain in Tier 2 for 14 consecutive days, Solano schools would have the option to return to in-person instruction."

Hunger-Relief Needs Increase In Sonoma Co: Pandemic, Fires Cited

Redwood Empire Food Bank distributed 12.3 million meals from April to August, compared to 5.4 million in five months prior to March shutdown

The Salvation Army Sets Out To Rescue Christmas

"This year we are expecting a rise in need across Northern California."

Rail Safety Program Underway In Petaluma

Railway crossing & trespassing incidents in U.S. and Canada seriously injure or kill more than 2,100 people a year, officials said.

Meet Petaluma City Council Candidate Susan Kirks

"I will be the voice of voters."

Meet Petaluma City Council Candidate Dennis Pocekay

"People who work in Petaluma should be able to live in Petaluma; for the foreseeable future, 50% of new units need to be affordable."

Bridge Construction To Delay Traffic On Silverado Trail: Caltrans

Construction of the Conn Creek Replacement Bridge is tentatively scheduled to be completed by December, according to Caltrans.

St. Helena Participating In Napa County Coastal Cleanup 2020

Community members can borrow supplies including garbage pickers, trash bags, and trash collecting receptacles.

Nail Salons May Now Reopen Indoors, CA Announces

After months of operating outside, nail technicians can now move their business inside, even in counties where COVID-19 is widespread.

CA Fires Latest: Unhealthy Air Lingers; 3,600 Structures Burned

As California enters fall, fire officials warn residents to prepare for an extended fire season. See a map of all fires burning.

Newsom: CA To Stop Accepting New Unemployment Claims For 2 Weeks

The state's Economic Development Department needs the time to address a backlog of some 600,000 unfulfilled unemployment insurance claims.

Nine CA Counties Allowed To Reopen And Expand Businesses

Nine counties moved into lower tiers on CA's COVID-19 risk blueprint, allowing businesses to expand and some schools to possibly reopen.

UC Wrongly Admitted 'Well-Connected' Students, CA Audit Finds

At least 64 students were admitted to UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC San Diego and UCSB on a basis of their family's social status or wealth.